Motorola is now proudly expanding their Android gadgets into the Home arena. It recently lost a few patent wars with Apple but that won't stop the Veteran phone manufacturers from introducing new devices. However, the latest offering by Motorola is a bit odd, An All-in-One desktop PC hybrid that uses Android instead of the traditional PC OS like Windows (or even Mac).

Motorola has teamed up with a Chinese telecommunications company known as WASU to introduce the new Android powered desktop PC with an impressive 18.5" touchscreen display. It is being called the HMC3260 Cloud Broadband, probably because it is claimed to be a cloud based home entertainment device. Other specs include a 1GHz Cortex A8 processor, Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread OS and 1GB of RAM. These specs are way old school, Gingerbread? Seriously Motorola? Nobody wants to use a gigantic 18.5" Android device that lags like hell. At least they should've included a Tegra 3 chip to keep things smooth on a giant screen and Jelly Bean to keep the fluidity and smoothness.

The device will have full TV and video integration to provide on demand movies, videos, music and games that are supported by Gingerbread OS. This is not a one of a kind device in the Android world we have previously seen other companies try pull off something similar and fail miserably but Motorola has taken the plunge and introduced the device in China only. You can find full info about the device in the official Press Release below but there are no words on the availability or pricing yet. We are certain that the response it gets inChina will determine its future availability in other regions like States and European markets.

Motorola Mobility's First Android-Based Home Entertainment Device Launches with WASU in China

BEIJING - September 12, 2012 - WASU Digital Group, one of China's leading cable and telecommunications service providers, has chosen Motorola Mobility's HMC3260 Androidâ„¢-powered cloud computing device to provide a range of innovative cloud-based entertainment services to its customers.

Launched today in Beijing, the Motorola HMC3260 cloud computer uses an Android-powered, 18.5-inch LED touchscreen display to provide consumers easy access to digital TV, movies, games, web browsing, apps and other DOCSIS*-based services on demand. Motorola Mobility's first Android-powered home broadband device, the HMC3260 provides customers with a truly converged broadband and TV experience with a unique and intuitive interface.

Building on its experience in the broadband communications and mobility industries, Motorola is developing a new family of Android-powered, highly innovative devices for the broadband market. The Motorola HMC3260 - dubbed Cloud Broadband by WASU - is specially designed for service providers who deliver a variety of video, interactive broadcast, and Over-The-Top (OTT) services over hybrid fiber coax networks.

"The Motorola HMC3260 not only provides subscribers with a fast broadband connection, it also enables them to enjoy a range of cloud-based services provided by WASU, including games, high-definition television and movies, web browsing and more," said Kevin Keefe, Vice President & regional general manager of Motorola's Home Division, Asia. "The powerful touchscreen interface capitalizes on the power and flexibility of Android to enable WASU to differentiate itself from operators who only offer a pipeline for data. It is an important step toward our vision of a smart, simple, connected home."

The Cloud Broadband device enables WASU's customers to access to a host of cloud entertainment services such as an extensive library of on-demand high-definition media, games, applications and storage space. WASU chose Motorola's 'all-in-one' device for its ability to deliver innovative and compelling, combined entertainment and connectivity services. Its sleek, simple design and stunning 18.5" LED touch-screen offers WASU's customers an attractive way to consume high-definition media in the home whilst staying connected with friends and family via broadband.

Ms. Qiao Xiaoyan, Vice President, WASU Digital Group, said: "Broadband is at the core of WASU's growth strategy. The Cloud Broadband device enables subscribers to easily access and search the vast amount of video, music, and gaming content that WASU aggregates and manages for them in addition to regular cable television services. Motorola Mobility's Android-powered device creates an entertainment hub in the home, allowing our customers to manage their home entertainment via one attractive, simple-to-use interface."

About WASUWasu Digital Group is incorporated by Hangzhou Culture Radio Television Group and Zhejiang Radio & Television Group. Since 1999, adhering to the principle of "driving product, service and management innovation via system and technology innovation", Wasu has developed into a large state-owned media group in China with rapid development driven by "new media, new network". For more information, please visit www.wasu.com.cn/.

Media Contacts (for media and analysts only):

*DOCSIS is a standard that permits the addition of high-speed data transfer to an existing cable TV (CATV) system

Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. Contact your service provider for details. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

I am a Die-Hard Android fan that doesn't mean I don't love other gadgets. I have a soft spot for Windows Phones as well but nothing comes close to Android. I love writing about all the latest happenings in the Droid world. When I'm not writing, you can find me on Xbox Live!